UCAT

The UCAT ANZ was established to help universities achieve greater fairness in selection.  Around 14,000 candidates sit the test each year as part of their application to courses in medicine, dentistry and clinical sciences.

The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is a computer-based admissions test, used by the UCAT ANZ Consortium of universities in Australia and New Zealand to help select applicants for their medical, dental and clinical science degree programmes.

Key Dates and Test Fees

Candidates taking the UCAT ANZ in 2023 for entry to universities in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 should note these key dates (deadline times are in AEST - Australian Eastern Standard Time): 

Bookings open: Wednesday 1 March 2023

Bookings close: Wednesday 17 May 2023 at 11:59pm 

Late bookings close: Wednesday 31 May 2023 at 11:59pm 

Final booking deadline: Monday 5 June 2023 at 11:59pm 

The 2023 UCAT ANZ must be sat between 3 July and 12 August 2023. Book here. 

Other key dates and deadlines are on the UCAT ANZ Test Cycle page.

UCAT EXAM PREPARATION GRANT

Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV) is a not-for-profit government funded organisation improving health care for rural and regional Victorian health professionals. They provide a range of activities and support to improve the recruitment and retention of health professionals to rural and regional Victoria. More information can be found here. 

To address the health professional shortage in rural and regional Victoria, RWAV is encouraging year 11 or 12 students living in rural and regional priority areas (see Priority Areas Matrix for eligible locations), interested in studying medicine, the opportunity to participate in preparation classes for the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT).

In partnership with MedEntry, RWAV is offering grants that cover the two-day UCAT preparation workshops. These will run as interactive, live stream online events in 2023.

When to apply: Year 12 students please apply before 30 April 2023. Year 11 students can apply throughout the year.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms Dimasi. 

PREPARATION COURSES

MedEntry

Medicine Prerequisites: What are the Requirements for Studying Medicine at each University?

Entering medicine can be a confusing and complicated process, particularly if you are applying to multiple medical schools. If you wish to study medicine, you will need to ensure that you are studying the right subjects, and that you achieve certain minimum academic scores…. Continue reading here

How Do I Know If I’m A Rural Student for Medical Entry?

The purpose of this blog post is to help you:

• Understand why it is important to determine whether you are a rural student when applying for medicine.
• Determine whether you are classified as a rural student for each university offering undergraduate medicine.
• Understand the difference between ‘rurality’ and bonded rural schemes.

UCAT 2022 Registration: What Testing Session Should I Choose?

Registrations to sit UCAT 2022 are now open! If you are planning to sit UCAT in 2022 for entry into medicine in 2023, we suggest booking your UCAT testing date as soon as possible. Popular dates and locations to sit UCAT do book out!

Here are three tips for choosing your perfect UCAT 2022 testing session.

MedEntry UCAT Preparation

The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) is required for entry into most medicine and dentistry courses across Australia. Students who wish to enter such courses will need to sit UCAT.  

Year 11 students who are interested in medicine or dentistry have one year before their test in July-August 2022. The best way to prepare for UCAT is through distributed practice over several months.

For Year 12 students who have scored well in UCAT, MedEntry conducts interview training.

MedEntry offers a free UCAT trial that includes a complete UCAT practice exam with feedback and solutions.

Recording of the seminar and the PowerPoint presentation slides 

Information to assist your students, including a UCAT handbook and bootcamp recording 

Information about admission into each university 

National Institute of Education 

UCAT, Interviews, Med School Applications, Pathways into Medicine and Dentistry (for universities in Australia)

Find out about UCAT and Interview preparation resources and services NIE offers - Request Your Free UCAT Consultation

UCAT Masterclass

UCAT Masterclass is an online course designed to assist in your UCAT preparation. Attached is a comprehensive 2022 UCAT Handbook for you to review with useful tips and resources.